How to Make Petticoat Tails

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

   Prepare the baking tray/sheet either by greasing or lining with baking/parchment paper.
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   Step 2: Cream the butter and icing sugar in the mixing bowl.

   , Mix until a smooth dough is formed.
   
   If you find that the dough is a little too dry, add a little water. ,, Roll both pieces of dough into two thin rounds.
   
   Try to make both even in height and keep the edges tidy. , Use a fork to prick all over the dough rounds.
   
   Then, use a butter knife to gently mark six triangles. , Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn a pale golden colour. , While still warm, sprinkle with the caster/superfine sugar.
   
   Then, cut into the triangles.
   
   Transfer to the wire cooling rack to cool. ,
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   Step 3: Sift in the flours.

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   Step 4: Halve the dough.

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   Step 5: Sprinkle flour over the work surface.

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   Step 6: Place both rounds onto the prepared baking tray/sheet.

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   Step 7: Place in the oven.

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   Step 8: Remove from the oven.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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